Muscle twitches

[valger59]

Hello,
    I am wondering about a condition that I have that started about a week ago.  I was carrying some rather heavy bags on my right arm, and right after I came home, my thumb in that hand starting twitching.  This lasted for about three days, off and on.  It seemed to be mostly my thumb, but when I would try to use the mouse on my computer, it would feel like it was my whole hand.  I finally went to a doctor (not my regular guy, who was booked) who said that it was probably carrying the bags, and that I didn't have any signs of neurological deficiencies.  This was my regular MD.  Anyway, I don't know if this could possibly be in my mind, but now I feel like I'm getting the twitches and tremors everywhere.  Just sitting here typing this now, I had a bad twitch that lasted a few minutes on my lower lip.  I feel like I keep getting them in my calves and feet.  I am so anxious about this, and maybe that could be what is causing this, but it's hard to imagine my mind doing all of this.  I went to my regular doctor today, and he seemed concerned, and said that I need to see a neurologist.  He mentioned ALS, Parkinson's and MS, but also said that there are alot of other reasons to get the twitching.  He took some blood work, and then said to make an appointment with a neurologist.  Do you think this sounds like something serious?  As I am sitting here, I am getting the twitching going down my neck now.  I couldn't possibly be so full of anxiety about this that I could be causing this, could I?  By the way, I am a 47 year old female, in generally otherwise good health.  Thank you so much for any help!  By the way, I don't have muscle weakness that I know of, or anything else.  Thanks, Val

[skyhag]

Hi there...I'm so sorry to hear about your disturbing symptoms.  I have been having a very similar condition.  I'll cut to the chase by telling you I've yet to receive a diagnosis.  I am a 52 year old female with a history of good health.  This nightmare started last August.  Initially, it was just a tightness in my head with ear pressure and sometimes blurred vision.  Then the twitching and internal tremors began.  I had an appt. with a neuro and he seemed to think it was nothing more than extreme tension in my neck putting pressure on my cranial nerves.  I had an MRI w/wo contrast and it came back OK.  I will tell you that anxiety about your illness will only intensify the symptoms.  I have also feared MS, ALS, Parkinson, and even brain tumor.  The symptoms all mimic one another.  This has been going on for seven months now and I've learned I do better when I refuse to be frightened by the symptoms. For the past few days I have found some relief by taking a muscle relaxer called Flexeril.  Just a thought.  Anyway, best wishes to you and I will be interested to know how your neuro appt. goes. Also, keep in mind that hormones (or lack of them) can create all kinds of havoc in our bodies.

Kay